19th February 2010
The Posture Clinic gets a new logo

Lavahouse worked closely with Erica Donninson of the The Posture Clinic, to create a new identity that represents the Alexander Technique. The final logo mark chosen is an elegant, almost organic creation that represents, fluidity, motion and poise — all key features of the technique.

13th February 2010
Edinburgh Students Union Live programme launches


An exciting new collaboration for the Lava team - we designed the visual marketing materials for the live events programme for the Edinburgh University Student Union Association. Their venues require exciting promotional material for a demanding audience. Lavahouse worked closely with the EUSA marketing team to produce posters, programmes and timetable of events.

8th February 2010
Steve goes to ISPO

Creative Director Steve Scott, journeyed to Munich in Germany for the annual ISPO event for the Outdoor Sports Trade...new client meetings, inspirational brand strategies and some excellent design on show proved to be a great inspiration for our head of creative.

6th February 2010
Teko for Haiti

Teko Socks from Boulder, Colorado in partnership with Anatom UK approached Lavahouse to create a stand-out campaign to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti. Lavahouse are currently working with Teko on their brand narrative, but waivered all design fees for the "Sock Monkee" promotions for this worthy cause.

20th November 2009

Kendal Mountain Festival 2009

Our big event of the year got under way last night. We have been up to our creative glasses in design for both the screen and page, in the form of the Kendal Mountain Festival.

The world's biggest gathering of adventurers, experts, filmmakers, enthusiasts, business people and families all congregate to the social and film spectacle event of the year here in Kendal.

Here is a taste of some of the visual collateral we have created for this year's KMF. If you fancy a trip (and it's well worth a visit) - check out the website here www.mountainfest.co.uk

10th November 2009

Spirit of Adventure Book Launch

September saw us create a special landmark in our business history when we finally completed a book design and publishing project for renown adventurer and author Colin Mortlock. The Spirit of Adventure is a must read guide for living a better life and re-connecting with our planet by using the wisdoms of our friend and modern day philosopher.

Lavahouse is very proud of the book, the design and all the marketing materials that are enabling Colin to launch this book globally, promote his new publishing company "Outdoor Integrity Publishing' and lay down plans for creating a new Foundation of the same name.

25th August 2009
A really tasty brochure

Further to the development of the new identity and range of packaging designs for local producers of delicious food, Country Fare, Lavahouse has completed this tempting brochure outlining their product range. Rich images from photographer Henry Iddon really put the icing on the cake.

20th August 2009
Brewery Arts Centre new season

Lavahouse complete their makeover of the Brewery's print material with this brochure for the exciting new autumn/winter programme at the vibrant arts venue. The visual refresh will now move to wayfinding and exterior signage.

16th July 2009
Socks to Nepal

TEKO socks are made in Boulder Colorado. We were approached by this environmentally sound company to produce a logo for a new campaign which collects and sends shop samples to porters in Nepal.

2nd July 2009
Kendal College HE prospectus out

The new Kendal College HE prospectus, designed by Lavahouse, was unveilied at a higher education event. The prospectus showcases the fantastic array of courses at the new £12.9m building (designed by architects Taylor Young Ltd.).

29th June 2009
Kendal Museum gets a new identity

Lavahouse has re-branded Kendal Museum. The Museum was reopened by legend Prof. David Bellamy on Thursday 25th June, to mark a new partnership with Kendal College. The new logo, applied to signage, banners and stationery, is designed to be versatile across all media.

28th May 2009

New logo suite for Kendal Judo Club

We are proud of our continued association with the renowned Kendal Judo Club. A comprehensive re-brand has just been completed as part of a strategic campaign to open the Dojo doors as a training venue for international athletes, as well as offering new diverse products to the local community.

The club recently received the status of Pre-Olympic training venue for the 2012 London Olympics. With help from Lavahouse, Kendal will aim to attract teams from around the world to train in our beautiful surroundings and great facilities.